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Working in and around Warwickshire & West Midlands, Gemma Clarke is a freelance makeup artist. She spent two years studying at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College and hasn't looked back since. Her career has included working at Claire's, Benefit Cosmetics, Boots, Toni and Guy, musicals, among other reputable companies. Gemma loves meeting new people and applying makeup that highlights their individual features. Gemma can cater for bookings nationwide and international.

Services offered

Gemma has many services available for your wedding day including makeup application, individual cluster lashes, tattoo and scar coverage, airbrush makeup, and more. High quality products and brushes are used in every application to ensure for a flawless application and ensure you feel fabulous for whatever occasion.

Other services

Gemma also provides services for Prom's, Christenings, Parties or any occasion. Gemma can also provide special effects or photography makeup for commercial or film/TV projects.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Hairdressing
Makeup
Image advice

What is included in the wedding package?

♥ Arriving at your desired location ♥ Bridal makeup application - airbrush available ♥ Cluster lash application ♥ Top up lip colour in chosen shade ♥ Any help with your dress & accessories ♥ Travel

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as you can! Gemma takes bookings up to 2 years in advance

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

Bookings are inclusive of travel within 15 mile radius. Bookings outside this area are charged at 40ppm

What is your main business area?

Make up

Could you stay with the bride until the photo shoot?

Yes

How many people can you beautify for one wedding?

Parties from 1 to 6 however larger parties catered for upon request. An assistant can be booked for early/large bookings

Can you provide your beauty services for pre-wedding and post-wedding photography?

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

BACS, Paypal, Cash
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Reviews for Gemma Clarke Makeup Artistry

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Lucy N. Sent on 10/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute diamond

Gemma was lovely from the initial! Great communication and on the day really went above and beyond! Makeup lasted all day despite the tears!
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Claire B. Sent on 05/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Products Applied by a Wonderful Person

Gemma invests in your day as much as you do! She works amazingly well with other vendors on the day and only wants to see her bridal parties feeling a million dollars with a smile on their faces. She uses only the best products and her air brush make up is flawless and lasts all day. It has been 5 years since we got married ago and still think how lucky we were to have Gemma on board for our special day. I will forever be grateful for giving me that Vintage look to walk down the isle and feel amazing!
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Kerri M. Sent on 21/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutley amazing!

I booked Gemma very early into my wedding planning journey, I had seen her work on Facebook & Instagram and knew I had to book her. After my first trial, I LOVED my makeup. Gemma listened to what I would like and created it perfectly. We both agreed that my skin needed some work before the wedding and Gemma was more than happy to offer her advice regarding skin care which I am so grateful! I booked a second trial 3 months later and my makeup looked perfect!
Gemma is so professional and efficent. She listens to what your preferences are and the look you are going for. She is also very knowledgeable and happy to offer her advice and suggestions should you require it!
I absolutely recommend Gemma for wedding makeup. Me, my bridesmaids, mum and mother in law all felt absolutley amazing and the makeup stayed on all day and night!
Thank you for making everything!
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Chloe Sent on 18/08/2023
1.6 out of 5 rating

Bad experience


I had a wedding make up trial with Gemma, she was really lovely but there were a couple of things about my trial that I wasn’t too happy with. My foundation was really patchy and textured and there were also other parts which weren’t quite right such as the contour and highlight. Gemma acknowledged how bad the foundation looked when my make up was finished and I raised it as a concern. Gemma felt the issues were down to my skin texture (which isn’t that bad, I do have slightly textured skin but manage a much better finish on my make up when I apply it daily). I also felt that as a make up artist she should have done a better consultation and observation of my skin before applying foundation which was clearly very unsuitable for my skin. With some encouragement from myself and my bridesmaids after finishing she did take the forehead part off and apply another foundation which was slightly better but still not good. She did not offer to rectify the rest of the face. I paid the £55 trial fee and she went home. An hour after she left the make up had separated on my cheeks and got patchy and cakey. About 6 hours later it had mostly gone. Due to this bad experience and all the issues, I emailed Gemma kindly explaining that I no longer wanted her to do my wedding make up due to the finish and the fact it never lasted. I was happy for her to keep the £55 I paid for the trial but requested the £38 deposit back. Gemma refused to give me any money back. My advice would be to have a trial before paying any deposit. Although I feel her terms are flawed, you can not secure a date before paying the deposit, however if you wait to have a trial first you risk losing the date as it is not secured. Gemma refused to acknowledge this was an issue with her terms and conditions. Overall, feel Gemma was unfair, unreasonable and unapologetic.
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Lauren B. Sent on 03/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I would defiantly recommend Gemma, she is very professional and enthusiastic about what she does. Gemma did my make up for my wedding and it was just perfect and lasted the whole day; in fact, it was still intact the next morning as I fell asleep with it still on. I would also recommend a trial if you're like me and not too sure about what you want. Gemma explained all the different types and techniques there is so I managed to get my perfect look.
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Amy H. Sent on 28/10/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I would highly recommend Gemma. My trial was amazing and she made me look and feel like a princess. Gemma is punctual, professional and extremely good at what she does, she even squeezed my mum's makeup in on the day. Thank you Gemma for everything.
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Lisa D. Sent on 10/10/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Gemma is lovely and does an amazing job! I am very fussy and she made me very happy! Thank you! She was professional and relaxed, easy to talk to and great at what she does. I would definitely recommend and defiantly have her again if I had a occasion to go to.
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Monika B. Sent on 26/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Professional, beautiful make up for my wedding day, would definitely recommend. Gemma listens to what your preferences are and is happy to advise what will look best. She created a natural looking make up that looked gorgeous complementing my hair and dress.
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Jenny H. Sent on 20/08/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The wedding make up Gemma did for me was fantastic. A lot of my guests commented on how good it looked.she was friendly and professional and went that extra mile. I highly recommend her to other brides.
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Rebekah C. Sent on 07/07/2014
4.8 out of 5 rating
I had Gemma do my bridal and bridesmaid makeup. She did an excellent job and the results lasted the whole day. Definitely strongly recommend her for any occasion. Lovely polite girl; she made the whole experience relaxing and stress-free.
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